Hand-Tufted Rugs

For hand-tufted rugs, yarn is hand-punched through a pre-woven fabric with a specialized tufting gun. The hand-tufted construction features precise designs, often has a plush pile, and is made of wool and/or viscose fibers. There are a few rug-making techniques within the hand-tufted construction, including the hand-hooked process. Hand-hooked rugs are not sheared after the tufting process, which would create a smooth, cut pile, and instead have an uncut, looped pile. A cotton-latex backing is glued on to hold the knots in place, offering strength and rigidity to the rug.